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November 2008
British Turntable has completed installation of a revolving stage for Essex Auto Group's flagship Ford dealership in Basildon, custom-finishing the revolve with a beech coloured deck to satisfy the demands of Ford Europeʼs corporate showroom interiors guidelines and reinforce the Ford brand identity.
Rolling Boulders for Lego® Indiana Jones™ Displays
October 2008
When LEGO® Group launched their Indiana Jones™ building brick sets to coincide with the launch of the movie “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”, the LEGO UK window merchandising team turned to British Turntable to provide the action. Using a simple point of purchase motor revolve for each window display, the team was able to recreate the iconic rolling boulder theme that has become the trademark of the renowned Indiana Jones™ films.
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Lightning Revealed by British Turntable
September 2008
When the Lightning, the revolutionary new electric sports car, was revealed (to great acclaim) at the London Motor Show, a 5 metre diameter revolving stage from British Turntable was chosen to show off the car to best advantage.
Hiring a Turntable Just Got Better
September 2008
British Turntable’s turntable and revolving stage hire service has been enhanced to provide UK customers with quicker turn round times with improved customer service and support facilities.
Wedding Success With British Turntable
September 2008
Specialist wedding outfitters, Wedding Connections, in Dudley, West Midlands, are creating a special ambience for their customers by using British Turntable revolves to display bridal gowns and other wedding apparel. The smooth, graceful movement adds extra style and sophistication to the display, bringing featured articles into focus in an eye-catching and tasteful way.
August 2008
Blacks Visual Merchandising caused a stir at the Mulberry store in Paris earlier this year when they created a stunning display of handbags and women’s fashion using a Mini Carousel from British Turntable. The rotating display, which featured during the Paris and London fashion weeks, was designed to launch the store’s new ranges and draw attention to the stylish, understated luxury of the showroom and the store’s signature ranges.
British Turntable Launch For Ford Kuga
August 2008
British Turntable was at the centre of the European launch of the new Ford Kuga when Mansfields hired a 4.5 metres diameter revolving stage as part of their spectacular presentation event for the European motoring media.
An Engineer of Bolton’s Success Story
July 2008
A STALWART of Bolton industry has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bolton and Bury Business Awards.
Mini Carousel Launch For Silver Cross
July 2008
When Silver Cross were looking for the most effective way of launching their brand new personalised version of their Oberon doll’s pram at Harrogate in March, they turned to British Turntable to give the product prominence and draw customers to the stand.
Maximum Merchandise Exposure For Tilgear
July 2008
Maxi Carousels from British Turntable have been helping specialist tool merchants Tilgear give maximum exposure to their multi-buy merchandise package deals in a minimum amount of space. The two revolves, one at 2.5 metres and the other at 2 metres diameter, not only allow Tilgear to sell their multi-buys in a highly efficient way, but have been doing so every working day for more than ten years.
July 2008
When Wiggin Alloys first installed a Hovair air film system in 1983 to move a forge press tool train under a 1,750 tonne forging press, little did the company know that, in partnership with Hovair, now part of the industrial division of British Turntable Co Ltd, the company would still be using the same air film system in their manufacturing process 25 years later. In the hot and dirty environment of the forging plant, the Hovair air skates have withstood the test of time.
British Turntable Works To Benefit Customers
May 2008
British Turntable and its customers are reaping the benefits of a series of workshops, ‘Marketing and Planning for Change’, run under the auspices of Business Support Solutions as part of the Manufacturing Productivity Programme. No fewer than four directors have attended the workshops, including Managing Director and founder of the company, John Entwistle, who says they have produced remarkable results.
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World Renowned Bed Brand Chooses British Turntable
May 2008
When one of the world's biggest bed brands, Sealy United Kingdom, part of the Silentnight Group, came to promote and advertise their latest collection, the company turned to British Turntable to provide movement and add the 'wow' factor to the display.
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Managing Director For Almost 50 Years Retires
April 2008
John Entwistle, founder of British Turntable Co, has retired from his post as Managing Director and is succeeded by his son, Tim Entwistle, whose engineering background and experience of both large and small companies make him ideally placed to take the British Turntable group of companies to the next level.
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British Turntable Brings Workwear To Life
March 2008
British Turntable revolves are at the centre of an exhibition stand designed and built by Imagine Events for clients Russell Europe and are being used in a work environment themed display at a series of European exhibitions.
Making Mineral Movies At The Open University
February 2008
A British Turntable revolve is at the centre of a new multimedia presentation for the Open University, the 360° rotation of mineral specimens allowing variations in colour, lustre, crystal shape and other properties to be presented in full and solving the perennial problem of how to deliver practical experience of rocks and minerals to distance learning students.
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Christmas Made Magic By Movement
February 2008
Shopping centres, high street stores and independent retail outlets profit from British Turntable movement all year round, but none so much as at Christmas, when, thanks to creative thinking, stunning Christmas displays transform the retail environment into an inviting, exciting and desirable place to be. From revolving animated Christmas trees, Santa grottos and merchandise presentation, British Turntable’s customers are particularly creative when planning their seasonal displays.
High Point For Parker Butler At Belfast Exhibition
January 2008
Exhibition designers, Parker Butler turned on the style for visitors to the My Home exhibition in Belfast when they designed a simple but stunning stand using a British Turntable Mini Carousel to create an eye-catching, high profile sign incorporating a giant tap.
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Newbridge Silverware Turns To British Turntable
January 2008
Ireland’s famous silverware brand, Newbridge, has incorporated British Turntable movement in a major revamp of its showrooms and restaurant areas, using no fewer than 26 ceiling-mounted revolves across three stores to enhance and complement the curved shapes and displays of its new image.
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